Shot My First Test Roll, Advice Needed.

Website · Post by **NorCalRiviera** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:28 am

Okay, so I got my first test roll back and this was film that should have been used and processed by 10/76. It was shot and developed in 7/06! Really, it was all very washed out and the colors were a little funny...at best you can see the last minute of film. Shot on a Bolex S1 with the ASA between about 25 and 40.

So...for my next roll...assuming the other five rolls of film are in the same condition...do I want to turn the ASA down if I'm shooting in similar light conditions?

Post by **zaefod** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:41 am

NorCalRiviera wrote:Okay, so I got my first test roll back and this was film that should have been used and processed by 10/76. It was shot and developed in 7/06! Really, it was all very washed out and the colors were a little funny...at best you can see the last minute of film. Shot on a Bolex S1 with the ASA between about 25 and 40.

So...for my next roll...assuming the other five rolls of film are in the same condition...do I want to turn the ASA down if I'm shooting in similar light conditions?

Are those links to the video clip? If not, can you post one that has just the video, I am having trouble finding it to look at.

Website · Post by **NorCalRiviera** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:43 am

I don't have it in digital yet. I'm just asking opinions based on my descriptions.

Post by **steve hyde** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:36 am

...why are you using 30 year old film? What is your project?

Steve

Website · Post by **NorCalRiviera** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:38 am

I'm using it because it was free, as was the camera. Just wanted to see what would come out. Don't have a project...was just shooting a test roll.

Tho I am considering taking the camera and film camping next month.

The question still stands...should I run the ASA lower or high based on the washed-outness of my test roll?

Post by **steve hyde** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:48 am

washed out sounds under exposed based on your description and makes sense because film loses its sensitivity to light over time. You need to overexpose by shooting at a lower ASA.

Steve

Website · Post by **NorCalRiviera** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:51 am

Okay, that's the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks! Lower ASA it is! I'll maybe try another roll under 25 ASA. I know I should just find some newer film, but I'm captain budget right now and I'm also just learning the ropes of 8mm.

BTW, I will have the footage you can see up as soon as I get my miniDV recording of the 8mm footage to my friend.

Post by **steve hyde** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:02 am

NorCalRiviera wrote:Okay, that's the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks! Lower ASA it is! I'll maybe try another roll under 25 ASA. I know I should just find some newer film, but I'm captain budget right now and I'm also just learning the ropes of 8mm.

BTW, I will have the footage you can see up as soon as I get my miniDV recording of the 8mm footage to my friend.

A good way to get started is to call Kodak direct for film:

1800621FILM

they will sell you Black and White reversal films for 10.00 a roll and the B&W films are beautiful. Personally I wouldn't bother shooting that old stock unless you like that bleached wash-out look...

Steve

Website · Post by **NorCalRiviera** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:57 pm

Cool, man. Thanks for the tip.

Here's hoping their prices are decent!

Heehee, whoops...saw you listed the price there.

Post by **tlatosmd** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:59 pm

I've tested about 20-30 films outdating decades ago (up to thirty years), and none has ever lost any of its ASA sensitivity, only color tints and increased grain. In case you're talking about K40, depending on each particular cart's storing conditions it starts with magenta tinting in the blacks and slowly creeps its way up into the mids and highlights, oddly enough with a "curve" of tint intensity that's always most intense in the blacks unless your film will be totally lost to pink and red.

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